Tan, S. T. <br/><br/>
College mathematics for the managerial, social, and life sciences /  
S.T. Tan. 
 - 7th ed. 
 - Australia :    Thomson Brooks/Cole,    c2008. 
 - xxv, 1195 p. ;    28 cm. 
<br/><br/> Includes index. 
<br/><br/>Straight lines and linear functions -- Systems of linear equations and matrices -- Linear programming: a geometric approach -- Linear programming: an algebraic approach -- Mathematics of finance -- Sets and counting -- Probability -- Probability distribution and statistics -- Markov chains -- Precalculus review -- Functions, limits, and the derivative -- Differentiation -- Applications of the derivative -- Exponential and logarithmic functions -- Integration -- Additional topics in integration -- Calculus of several variables -- The system of real numbers -- Tables. 
<br/><br/> Aims to help you succeed in finite mathematics and applied calculus by using explanations, examples, and technology. This book provides real-life applications - such as satellite radio subscriptions, Google's revenue, job outsourcing, and the effects of smoking bans from the areas of business and the behavioral, life, and social sciences 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>0495119725 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Mathematics.
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Index Terms: </label>Finite mathematics 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>510